John Bruton

John Bruton is a former Irish Fine Gael politician who served as Taoiseach from 1994 to 1997,European Union Ambassador to the United States from 2004 to 2009,Leader of Fine Gael from 1990 to 2001,Leader of the Opposition from 1990 to 1994 and 1997 to 2001,Minister for the Public Service from January 1987 to March 1987,Minister for Finance from 1981 to 1982 and 1986 to 1987,Minister for Industry,Trade,Commerce and Tourism from 1983 to 1986,Minister for Industry and Energy from 1982 to 1983,Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry and Commerce from 1973 to 1977.